Italy is full of scenic drives. There are the honey-colored sunsets of Tuscany, sepia-toned ruins of Ostia, and the snow-capped cityscapes of Torino. But if you want a ride with the bluest of blues then the only place to find yourself is along Campania’s La Costiera Amalfitana, The Amalfi Coast. This coastal road links Sorrento [...]
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Dining in Rome: Rooftop Restaurants and Special Occasions
In the first installment of “Ask the Italy Expert,” a feature in which I ask Italy travel specialists to help me answer reader inquiries, Stefania Troiani of Rome Shopping Guide about outlet shopping and pastry shops in Rome. This week’s questions are also about Rome and eating. What can I say…? Those are two topics [...]
Ask the Italy Expert: Outlet Shopping and Rome Pastry Shops
I get lots of emails from readers asking for Italy travel advice. And while I like to think of myself as the Italy travel resource, I know that there are tons of bloggers, writers, tour operators, travel consultants, and many other Italophiles who have knowledge on specific subjects, like villa rentals, Tuscany antique markets, or [...]
Favorite Italian Words: The Sequel
Ever since Jessica at Italylogue wrote a guest post about her Five Favorite Italian Words, I have been getting great feedback about the post via comments, Twitter, and Facebook. For the past three months, the post has been one of the most popular posts on Italofile and I credit that to Jessica for her wonderful [...]
Beautiful Places in Italy for a Photo Op
Let’s face it. Just about every spot in Italy is a lovely place to take a photograph. But there are some spots that are truly special, places that make friends and family go “Wow!” when they see the photos on Facebook or in the picture frame on the mantle piece. Far beyond the hokey photographs [...]
iPhone Apps for the Italophile
Ever since getting my iPhone last summer, I have become a completely obsessive iPhone addict. And with iPhone addiction comes app addiction. As of this writing, I have 48 (FORTY-EIGHT!) apps and counting, and that doesn’t include the apps that come pre-installed, such as iTunes and Maps. Having an affinity for Italy, travel, and photography [...]
Visiting the Vatican and Rome During Easter
Springtime is a very popular time to visit Rome and the Vatican City. And for good reason. The weather is warmer. The gardens and parks are in bloom, with huge pots of azaleas providing a burst of color on the Spanish Steps. And for the thousands of churches, it is time to celebrate Easter. Of [...]
Four Great Golf Courses in Italy
Golfing has grown increasingly popular over the past decade, thanks in no small part to one Tiger Woods, who has proven to be a diligent, exacting, and exciting player both on and off the green. Woods’ celebrity has meant a ton of new golf watchers and enthusiasts, who jump at the chance to work on [...]
Painting Italy: An Artist Profile
The beauty of Italy has inspired countless artists through the years, including ones who live here in the United States. Today, I am profiling artist William Renzulli, who was moved to paint his ancestral home Castelnuovo della Daunia in Puglia after a family reunion visit in 2008 and who will soon be headed to Bologna [...]
Six Places to Celebrate Carnival in Italy
It’s Carnival time again in Italy, when Italians prepare to say “goodbye meat!” (Carnevale) by throwing lavish parties and parades before hunkering down for 40 days and nights of denial during the Holy Lenten Season. Many travelers think that Carnevale only takes place in Venice. While Venice has the best known Carnival in Italy, there [...]
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Hi! I'm Melanie Renzulli. I've been writing about travel to Italy for over a decade and on this blog since 2006. Find me on Twitter and Facebook for travel tips, Italy news, and more. Read more About Italofile or Contact Me.
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A Year in Italy Video Giveaway
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Five Favorites: Italian Words
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Favorite Italian Words: The Sequel
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An Italian Wedding
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iPhone Apps for the Italophile
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Romantic Hotels in Tuscany
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Scenic Drive on the Amalfi Coast
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A Bribe-Free Holiday in Sicily
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Five Favorites: The Amalfi Coast
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‘An Irreverent Curiosity’ – An Interview with David Farley
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Riccardo: I was in Italy last year to visit my family...it w...
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Lisa at Wanderlust Weddings: Hi Melanie and thanks for having me share my favor...
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TERESA CRETELLA: HELLO AGAIN LAURA, I CONTACTED YOU A COUPLE OF ...
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Sadye Carnovale: Nice article you've got here. Will keep coming rea...
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Garden Canopies: What theme are you using on your site ? I like the...
